Day: September 16, 2018

Homework for September 17-21 (Week 6)

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  1. Read for at least 30 minutes each night. Complete the online reading log OR one on paper. (Copies are available in class).
  2. Explore some lessons on IXL.com and / or Khan Academy in the following areas:
    • *Number Sense*
    • Logical Reasoning
    • **A Scholar has a goal: This week we answered 2,890 questions and spent a total of 18 hours and 42 minutes on IXL. How does that compare to last week?**
    • Challenge: We are still looking for a way to keep track of our progress (individually and as a class) in a way that highlights our diligence and determination? Any ideas?
  3. Option: Log in to Newsela this week.
    • Refer to your password paper for log in information (most are connected to your Google Classroom log in).
      • Secret Agent Tip (Special thanks to Mr. Rossi. He was a most patient and persistent problem solver last week.):
    • If you are unable to log in, please let Mrs. Rupp know.
    • There are two new articles assigned that are connected to our reading of Chu Ju’s House AND our work with “Walls and Talls.” Apply your comparing skills to these two articles and our work in class.
  4. Reflect back on Week 5, and complete the “Reflection: Learning Habits” form.

Note: Homework is due on Fridays.

**Check back later in the week for additional homework related to in-class discussions and activities.

Announcements

  1. Library is scheduled weekly on Mondays from 9:30 – 10:10 a.m.
    • Bring your book bag and books.
  2. P.E. is scheduled weekly on Mondays and Fridays.
    • Come dressed to exercise – sneakers, hat, sunscreen.
  3. International Dot Day was Saturday, September 15, 2018
    • Wear something with DOTS on Monday.
  4. School photos will be taken THIS week.
    • We are scheduled for Thursday, September 20 at 9:05 – 9:55 a.m.
  5. MAP Testing will begin THIS week.
    • Math – Tuesday, September 18, 8:15 – 10:00 a.m.
    • Reading – Wednesday, September 19, 8:15 – 10:00 a.m.
    • Language – Friday, September 21, 8:15 – 10:00 a.m.
    • There is nothing you need to do to prepare.
    • Just remember to be sure to get a good sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and relax.

Walls and Talls

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Did you know…

as of 2017, China had 586 buildings 200 m or more tall.

Yesterday, we put our math-magical minds to work to compare and order a set of 64 of China’s tallest towers. Students dove in to thoughtful conversation about the different identified characteristics of the buildings, debated the importance of different units listed, and discussed the effectiveness and efficiency of sorting strategies. During this process, key ideas about place value were explored and applied.

        

As we worked, a group of teachers, along with our visiting math consultant, Ms. Holmstrum, watched our work, wondered with curiosity, and walked away with some fresh ideas about math.

Today, we took time to review some key ideas, reference important information, and reflect on other resources and strategies we could use to push out thinking to the next level. There are still other pieces of this problem to ponder.

A representative from each group shared his or her experience with members from each of the other groups and took time to consider different points of view. In addition, we reflected on the traits of problem solvers and how those traits were applied to this problem.

If you are interested in learning more about eh Great Wall of China or some of China’s “talls,” check out the following resources.

Walls

UNESCO World Heritage List

Kiddle Encyclopedia: Great Wall of China Facts

Talls

Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

The Skyscraper Center

Wikipedia: List of Tallest Buildings in China

 

 

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